ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE 5k SERIES 2020

by HerefordCouriers, posted in Uncategorized

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE HEREFORD COURIERS 5K SPRING RACE SERIES

Enter Here: https://www.entrycentral.com/Hereford-5K-series

Chip Timed | Bespoke Medal | Fast & Flat Course

£18 (affiliated) £20 (unattached) for all 3 races

After a successful trial race in September 2019, The Couriers are pleased to announce the return of the Hereford Couriers 5k series in 2020, come join us on our new 2 lap course which is flatter (and we think faster) than our previous one. All 3 races will be chip timed & suitable for runners of all abilities, the route will be fully marked out and marshalled & we’ve even got a bespoke series medal for all finishers.

Everyone is welcome.

  • Race Dates: 
    • Wednesday 1st April
    • Wednesday 6th May 
    • Wednesday 3rd June
  • Starting Time: 7:15pm.
  • Entries: Entry Fees: £18.00 – Affiliated / £20.00 – Unattached. Race Limit 400, Minimum age 12. Entry is for the series as a whole with no option for individual race entries. If you wish to do just one race, you must still enter for the series. ENTRY IS IN ADVANCE ONLY, STRICTLY NO ENTRIES ON THE EVENING. 
  • Venue: Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford. HR4 9QU.
  • Facilities/ Parking: Hereford Racecourse is race HQ & start, has adequate parking, This is where race bib numbers will be collected on the day from 5pm. BIB NUMBERS MUST BE KEPT FOR ALL 3 RACES.  
  • Distance/ Terrain: 5k – Road with short gravel track.
  • Course Details: The route is on open roads – albeit through a quiet housing estate, the route is very flat and fast (Ideal for that PB), the course is suitable for runners of all abilities. Full UK Athletics race licence, Licence number to follow.
  • Prizes: Presentations at Hereford Racecourse on 3rd and final race. Series prizes in usual categories – 5 year vet age bands with one prize rule max per person, including M/F U15 & U17. Team prize for first men’s and women’s team – 3 to count. All three races need to be run to qualify for awards.
  • Medals: We have a bespoke medal for all runners who complete all 3 races. 
  • Results: Will be uploaded to http://www.herefordcouriers.com post race & visit https://herefordcouriers.com/club-races/5k-series-2020/ for more details & course route elevation.